Joe Hogsett elected to 3rd term as Indianapolis mayor

INDIANAPOLIS - - Indianapolis residents have elected Mayor Joe Hogsett for a 3rd term.

According to informal arise from the Marion County Election Board, officials reported that Hogsett received 58.99% of the vote, recording 78,377 votes. Hogsett's Republican challenger, Jefferson Shreve, received 41.01% of the vote and taped 54,489 votes. At this moment, these outcomes are with 78.49% of precincts reporting.

This comes after a months-long race and a multi-million dollar investment into the race by the two prospects, a record quantity for an Indianapolis mayoral race. According to previous reports, both candidates campaigned on public safety, along with the status of downtown Indianapolis.

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On Tuesday morning, before results were reported by Marion County, Hogsett said it was a long and hard-fought campaign. Hogsett stated at the time he is eagerly anticipating "finish [ing] the task."

" I've enjoyed serving the individuals of Indianapolis for the last eight years and in no small step because of the worldwide pandemic, I 'd like to end up the task and I believe that can be done if I am offered a third term," Hogsett said. "I intend to be able to complete the task over the next 4 years and ride off into the political sundown."

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Before the results, Shreve stated on Tuesday that it was a competitive campaign as a whole.

" We had waged an actually competitive mayoral campaign, which we have actually not seen in a couple of cycles, and competitors is excellent," Shreve stated. "This benefits our city."

In remarks to fans, Shreve said it was a "heart choice" to invest in this race and in Indianapolis.

" This is our home town, this is our city. And I am encouraged that it can be much better," Shreve said." [This pursuit] has actually been extremely broadening. This candidate has grown tremendously. Now, it has been an expensive education. But I have actually grown enormously and grown to appreciate my hometown."

Shreve stated he called Hogsett to yield. During that discussion, Shreve stated Hogsett requested for, and Shreve used, to continue to help "move this city forward," however as a private citizen.

In a statement from the Fraternal Order of Police, officials said that they applaud both candidates and their particular projects.

" We congratulate Mayor Joe Hogsett on his re-election. The Mayor understands well the instant need to boldly make moves to keep officers and set the stage for a net gain of staffing for IMPD," the declaration checked out. "We are confident that we can collectively operate in good faith in the coming months to set a requirement that incentivizes the required growth in the ranks to move our capital city towards safety and success. Time is of the essence. Let's go to work."

This story will be upgraded throughout the night with updated declarations from Hogsett and Shreve, as well as updated numbers from the Marion County Election Board.